Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
8 months part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradCertHlthLdr
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Course code
1008108
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership is an entry-level management course introducing students to critical concepts of accountability, policy and management in healthcare. The course is also a pathway to further postgraduate study in the Master of Healthcare Leadership.
Units of study focus on strategic health management, leading change, health systems, policy and principles and practice of clinical accountability.
The course will appeal to professionals from nursing or allied health backgrounds, such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, counselling or optometry who are looking to extend their career into management and leadership roles.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Exercise critical thinking, judgement (and in some courses research processes) in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence |
Apply knowledge and skills creatively in broad disciplinary and community related challenges |
Demonstrate well developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in scholarly, and professional situations Apply sustainability principles to relevant scholarly and professional contexts |
Demonstrate an advanced theatrical and technical knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice |
Reflect on, assess and regulate their own learning and research capabilities and performance with personal autonomy and accountability Locate, analyse, evaluate, manage and use information from a range of sources |
Communicate to demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts and to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences Work in collaboration with others and in a team to achieve self-determined goals |
Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and protocols Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and/or global settings |
Strategic health management, leading change, health systems and policy; principles and practice of clinical accountability.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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SCU Online | Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4, Study Period 5, Study Period 6 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
A three (3) year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health related discipline.
Course requirements
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) comprising all 4 core units